Benjamin Franklin Relief, 2501-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392899

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Decorative Objects
Benjamin Franklin Relief, 2501-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Decorative Objects

Description

The image depicts a relief sculpture featuring two individuals in a workshop setting. On the left, a standing figure holds a tool and gazes toward a man who is working with a press to the right. Shelves containing various objects are visible in the background. The scene likely represents an aspect of Benjamin Franklin's career related to printing or publishing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

people in the printing industry
printing and printmaking equipment
printing presses
bas-reliefs (sculpture)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

8227

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025679
B-Series negative 2501-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.003.2501-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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